The Walt Disney Company posted a net income loss of $20 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, which began Sept. 30, 2023, according to the latest company data. Overall, revenue missed investor expectations, and so the $193 billion market cap company’s stock took a 9.5 percent hit in day trading, falling from […]
Television
Is The Boys Season 4 Priming America For Fascism?
The Boys season 4 unveils a continuation of its hallmark mix of violence and political undertones, as shown in its latest trailer. The clip paints a picture of a world on the brink of chaos, where personal struggles intersect with broader societal conflicts. Following on the heels of the movie Civil War, which was about […]
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Fired Right Before the Earnings Call
Well that was brief but exciting. Bob Bakish “stepped down” right before the Paramount earnings call started on Monday. Like the tombstone says, I had looked for this but not so soon. I actually no, I had looked for this and been surprised I hadn’t seen it long before now. Under his “leadership” Paramount has fallen […]
Ncuti Gatwa and Russell T. Davies Double Down On Evil Gender Ideology In New Interview Ahead Of Doctor Who Season Launch
As it gets closer to the premiere of Ncuti Gatwa’s first season of Doctor Who, the production team appears to be going out of its way to turn off long-time fans of the show and let people know this isn’t The Doctor they know and love. Russell T. Davies and Ncuti Gatwa have gone out […]
Greg Berlanti About To Ruin Scooby-Doo In A Live-Action Netflix Series After Velma Trainwreck
The announcement of a live-action Scooby-Doo series in development for Netflix has triggered a wave of skepticism and criticism within both fan communities and industry circles. Spearheaded by producer Greg Berlanti, known for his work on Riverdale and the ill-received Powerpuff Girls reboot, the project has already raised eyebrows due to its troubled lineage of […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson: Space 1999 (Part 3 of 3)
The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part Three. See Part One. See Part Two. Space 1999 completed its first season with a good deal of critical praise and a strong following among genre fans. A strong following doesn’t mean a big one. […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson: Space 1999 (Part 2 of 3)
The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part Two. See Part One. One of the biggest disappointments of Gerry Anderson’s professional life had to be the poor reception of Journey to the Far Side of the Sun (Doppelganger). It was his only theatrical […]
Popular FX Show, Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shogun, Not Likely To Get A Second Season Although The Era Has A Lot Of History To Explore
FX’s Shogun the historical drama set in Edo-era Japan, revolving around a power struggle complicated by the arrival of a foreigner who may prove to be a valuable asset. Adapted from James Clavell’s 1975 novel, the series, helmed by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Toranaga, evoking the likeness of Japan’s […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson: Space 1999 (Part 1 of 3)
The Dark Herald delves deeply into a sci-fi classic: Space 1999 by Gerry Anderson, in an epic three-part series. Part One. Space 1999 When I first saw the Millennium Falcon as a little kid in 1977, I thought it was the coolest thing in all existence. The WWII AA guns were slick, the B-29 bomber […]
Ncuti Gatwa Tells Off Long Time Fans Upset With Doctor Who Direction Changes: “Don’t Watch”
Doctor Who has been plagued with problems ever since the BBC announced Russell T. Davies’s return as showrunner. The 60th Anniversary Specials starring David Tennant failed to captivate audiences with low ratings and painful identity politics pushes, leading into the Ncuti Gatwa era, which looks like Disney has had its hand in reshaping the show […]
Disney and Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts Getting Closer To A Movie or TV Adaptation
The legendary Kingdom Hearts franchise, a collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, could be getting an adaptation according to a new rumor. Kingdom Hearts first released in 2002, combining the magical worlds of Disney with the roleplaying action of a Square Enix game. This unexpected crossover sparked what would become an extensive, beloved franchise spanning […]
The 21st Century of Gerry Anderson – UFO
The Dark Herald discusses a fascinating piece of ’70s television history from Gerry Anderson: UFO, replete with purple wigs! Any discussion of UFOs has to begin with the culture of the 1970 crossover year. The Youth Rebellion, despite what Boomers like to tell themselves and everyone else, was correctly viewed as an assault on societal […]